Five Reasons to Upgrade to a PS4 Pro
When Sony announced the PS4 Pro this past September, maybe you weren’t jumping for joy. And we get that – look, let’s be honest, this doesn’t seem to represent a game-changing leap in technology, like a completely-new console would. It seems, especially at first, like it is a small improvement on our current – and beloved – PS4 console.
But let us just stop you right there. The PS4 Pro has some features that actually make it a must-buy for serious gamers. You heard right – if you plan on playing the latest games, taking advantage of the latest technology, and just generally getting the most from your gaming time in the near future, then trust us, you’re going to want to pick up this bad boy when it hits stores.
What’s that? You want proof? Ok, here are 5 reasons you will definitely want to upgrade your console to a PS4 Pro:
4K Gaming
If you are like most people right now, you have either bought a 4K/UHD TV, or you are seriously thinking about getting one. 4K dramatically improves the picture you see on your TV, and it makes objects pop out of the screen so much, it almost looks 3D at times. To get technical, it has 4,000 horizontal pixels, compared to the 1920 that HD TVs currently offer. But until now, even with a 4K TV set, you weren’t able to play 4K games, as your PS4 wasn’t designed for it.
The PS4 Pro finally brings true 4K gaming to your living room. It plays 4K native games, and it even upscales your other games to 4K in many cases. Plus, it allows for 4K streaming for the first time – which is becoming crucial as more and more gamers get into the streaming business. No, it (infamously) does not have a 4K Blu-Ray player, but let’s face it, how often do you really play your Blu-Ray discs anymore? Bottom line, of you want to game in 4K, you’ll want to buy a PS4 Pro.
It is Designed for Virtual Reality
It’s no secret that one of the main reasons the PS4 Pro even exists is Virtual Reality (VR), especially Sony’s own PlayStation VR headset. VR gaming needs a lot of horsepower to run; while technically, current PS4s can play PlayStation VR games, that is only because Sony has forced developers to maintain high framerate standards on their titles.
Having a PS4 Pro will undoubtedly make your PlayStation VR games play better. It will bring even better framerates – and framerates are crucial in VR. How smooth the image is rendered in VR can mean the difference between a fun experience, and extreme nausea. Look, now that the PlayStation VR appears to be a massive sales hit, developers are going to be jumping on the bandwagon fast, and they’ll continue to push the horsepower demands of the platform. If you want to play VR games long-term, upgrading to a PS4 Pro just seems like common sense.
Three letters: HDR
What the Sam Hill is HDR, you ask? Oh, nothing – just one of the most exciting things to hit gaming like, ever! HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and it means that games on the PS4 Pro will show next-level visuals that will completely change the way you see games. The PS4 Pro will utilize HDR like never before, and that enables developers to put in way more shades of color, mimicking the look of real-life like you won’t believe. It also vastly improves the light/dark shading in games, so environments will have a depth and texture to them that will almost add another dimension. Look, your eyeballs do a lot for you, and they don’t ask a lot – the PS4 Pro’s use of HDR will be your chance to finally pay them back.
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